Palmer plan handbook; photoplay writing, simplified and explained (1919)

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Record Details:

Title:
Palmer plan handbook; photoplay writing, simplified and explained
Date:
1919
Publisher:
Los Angeles, Cal. : Palmer Photoplay Corp.
Volume:
Palmer plan handbook; photoplay writing, simplified and explained
Leaf #:
0008
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
University of California Libraries
Sponsor:
Internet Archive
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Date Added:
July 19, 2022
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Part Two Page CHAPTER X 55 Visualization. The culture of imagination; progress through practice; the monarch mind; banish mental laziness; imagination conquers all; keynote of photoplay writ- ing; Columbia University tests; other exercises. CHAPTER XI 60 DeMille's Rules. Nine stor>' requirements; ten reasons for rejection; DeMille's rules ampli- fied and explained. CHAPTER Xn 66 Other Values. Motive; probability; love interest; heart interest; the cheerful element; un- divided interest; advanced characterization; the human touch; the doctrine of Nemesis; the happy ending; recoil; economy; mysterj'. CHAPTER Xni 75 Drama. Sequence of incidents insufficient; crisis the heart of drama; some examples. CHAPTER XIV 77 Comedy. Contributory factions; comedy punch; recoil and suspense; fun in action. CHAPTER XV 80 Evolving a Plot. The beginning; the middle; the end; keeping a plot "fluid." CHAPTER XVI 87 Checking up Details. A resume of screen fundamentals and values that are vital in the construction of a photoplay. Part Three CHAPTER XVII 93 The Scenario. Cast of characters; brief synopsis; direct detailed synopsis; main title; con- tinuity; sub-titles; the insert; the close-up; the semi-close-up; the fade and iris; the dissolve; double exposure; the flash; reverse action. CHAPTER XVIII 104 Preparation and Submission of Manuscript. Use typewriter if possible; be plain and neat; send return postage; other de- tails of advice. CHAPTER XIX 106 Subjects to Avoid. War stories; immorality; plagiarism; permanent demands; originality; per- sonal advisory service. CHAPTER XX 109 How to Study the Screen. Analytical visualization; thoughtful criticism; studying the audience; com- parative criticism.